The Europass Diploma Supplement

What is it?

The Europass Diploma Supplement is issued to graduates of higher education institutions along with their degree or diploma. It helps to ensure that higher education qualifications are more easily understood, especially outside the country where they were awarded. The Europass Diploma Supplement was developed jointly with Unesco and the Council of Europe.

What it is not

• a substitute for the original diploma or degree;
• an automatic system that guarantees recognition.

Where can it be obtained?

The Europass Diploma Supplement is issued by the higher education institution awarding the original diploma or degree.